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FLY 27T

1998 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

60,125 mi
Last recorded60,125 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Lotus Elise48,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLY 27T
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 60,125 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 59,571 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 59,215 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 58,643 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 58,098 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 57,154 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 56,241 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 56,241 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 54,879 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 53,322 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 53,317 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 52,913 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 52,444 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 51,091 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 50,225 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 49,560 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 48,782 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 48,782 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 May 2010 48,581 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 47,948 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 49,191 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 45,999 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 45,997 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 9 Jan 2007 45,975 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

stone chip in zone b of swept area not exceeding limits

How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?

Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
1,309
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 3,173
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,131
Headlamp aim too high 3,014
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 2,630
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 1,898
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FLY 27T is a 1998 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1998 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 48,523 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lotus Elise fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 3,173 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FLY 27T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elise typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Lotus Elise is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FLY 27T?

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What year was FLY 27T registered?

FLY 27T is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 20 November 1998.

Is FLY 27T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FLY 27T shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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